FREE GAME EFFECTS

411 particle effects for games, free to download as GIFs, APNGs or PNG spritesheets and free to use in commercial projects. Every one is made in ParticleFX Studio, so you can open it and change the colours, timing or size, or export it for your engine.

SpellbookArcane ArtsUltimatesDark ArtsHoly & SupportImpact & CombatBlades & MeleeArchery & ThrowablesStatus & BuffsSprite FXElementalElemental AttacksExplosionsNature & DruidLiquidsWorld & WeatherHazards & EnvironmentCosmicCreaturesSci-Fi WeaponsSciFi & UICyberpunk & GlitchVehicles & MechsPlatformerShmupCards & Board GamesSports & RacingCozy & FarmingHorror & SpookyCrafting & AlchemyRewards & UIHUD & MenusMobile JuicePower CoresTransitions & Screen FXPixel ArcadeRetro PixelToon & Anime

Spellbook 14

Casts, projectiles and area spells for action RPGs and roguelikes: fireballs, frost, lightning, curses and summons.

Fireball particle effectFireballFrost Nova particle effectFrost NovaArcane Missiles particle effectArcane MissilesHoly Pillar particle effectHoly PillarPlague Cloud particle effectPlague CloudChain Lightning particle effectChain LightningSummoning Circle particle effectSummoning CircleBlink particle effectBlinkAegis Shield particle effectAegis ShieldMeteor Strike particle effectMeteor StrikeSoul Drain particle effectSoul DrainRegrowth particle effectRegrowthBattle Fury particle effectBattle FuryHex Curse particle effectHex Curse

Arcane Arts 10

Rune circles, sigils, time stops, spell reflects and other arcane magic for mages and spellcasters.

Rune Bind particle effectRune BindTime Stop particle effectTime StopSpell Reflect particle effectSpell ReflectSigil Trap particle effectSigil TrapMana Lance particle effectMana LanceCounterspell particle effectCounterspellIncantation particle effectIncantationStarbound Sigil particle effectStarbound SigilMana Bolt particle effectMana BoltRune Geyser particle effectRune Geyser

Ultimates 10

Screen-filling finishers with a build-up, a peak and an aftermath: the moves that end a fight.

Spirit Bomb particle effectSpirit BombStarfall Barrage particle effectStarfall BarrageGate of Blades particle effectGate of BladesThunder God Strike particle effectThunder God StrikeBlack Flame Inferno particle effectBlack Flame InfernoPhoenix Dive particle effectPhoenix DiveAbyss Eruption particle effectAbyss EruptionThousand Cuts particle effectThousand CutsGiga Beam particle effectGiga BeamInferno Pillars particle effectInferno Pillars

Dark Arts 9

Necromancy, curses, blood magic and shadow spells in deep violets and reds.

Necrotic Bolt particle effectNecrotic BoltShadow Tendrils particle effectShadow TendrilsSoul Harvest particle effectSoul HarvestBlood Rite particle effectBlood RiteVoid Collapse particle effectVoid CollapseDeathfrost Breath particle effectDeathfrost BreathCorpse Explosion particle effectCorpse ExplosionDark Pact Aura particle effectDark Pact AuraCursed Mist particle effectCursed Mist

Holy & Support 10

Heals, shields, blessings and divine light for support classes.

Resurrection particle effectResurrectionDivine Smite particle effectDivine SmiteDivine Storm particle effectDivine StormSanctuary particle effectSanctuaryAngelic Wings particle effectAngelic WingsMana Restore particle effectMana RestoreHoly Nova particle effectHoly NovaHealing Rain particle effectHealing RainLifebond particle effectLifebondGuardian Ward particle effectGuardian Ward

Impact & Combat 14

Hits, parries, gunfire and explosions that sell a connection: the flashes and debris that make combat feel heavy.

Rifle Burst particle effectRifle BurstShotgun Blast particle effectShotgun BlastRicochet: Metal particle effectRicochet: MetalBullet Impact: Dirt particle effectBullet Impact: DirtBlood Hit particle effectBlood HitKatana Combo particle effectKatana ComboGround Slam particle effectGround SlamFrag Grenade particle effectFrag GrenadeRocket Strike particle effectRocket StrikePerfect Parry particle effectPerfect ParryStun Stars particle effectStun StarsCritical Hit particle effectCritical HitComic Kaboom particle effectComic KaboomTaser Zap particle effectTaser Zap

Blades & Melee 10

Sword trails, slashes, spin attacks, cleaves and hammer smashes for melee combat.

Blazing Combo particle effectBlazing ComboWhirlwind particle effectWhirlwindDash Strike particle effectDash StrikeRising Uppercut particle effectRising UppercutEarthsplitter Cleave particle effectEarthsplitter CleaveRapier Flurry particle effectRapier FlurryTwin Fang X particle effectTwin Fang XThunder Hammer particle effectThunder HammerWhip Crack particle effectWhip CrackShield Bash particle effectShield Bash

Archery & Throwables 10

Arrows, javelins, shuriken, chakrams and bombs: projectiles with trails and impacts.

Arrow Volley particle effectArrow VolleyFlaming Arrow particle effectFlaming ArrowPiercing Shot particle effectPiercing ShotFrost Arrow particle effectFrost ArrowSplitting Arrow particle effectSplitting ArrowReturning Chakram particle effectReturning ChakramBomb Arrow particle effectBomb ArrowThunder Javelin particle effectThunder JavelinPixel Shuriken particle effectPixel ShurikenPixel Bomb Toss particle effectPixel Bomb Toss

Status & Buffs 13

Loops that sit on a character to show a state: burning, frozen, poisoned, shielded, hasted and more.

Burning particle effectBurningPoisoned particle effectPoisonedFrozen particle effectFrozenBleeding particle effectBleedingElectrified particle effectElectrifiedSleeping particle effectSleepingHaste particle effectHasteSlowed particle effectSlowedRegeneration particle effectRegenerationBlessed particle effectBlessedShielded particle effectShieldedStat down particle effectStat downMarked for death particle effectMarked for death

Sprite FX 16

Effects applied to a character sprite: disintegrate, burn away, freeze, petrify, hit flash and teleport. Swap in your own sprite.

Disintegrate Effect particle effectDisintegrate EffectBurn Away Dissolve particle effectBurn Away DissolveFreeze Effect particle effectFreeze EffectHit Flash particle effectHit FlashTeleport Effect particle effectTeleport EffectPetrify Effect particle effectPetrify EffectPoison Status Effect particle effectPoison Status EffectHoly Ascension particle effectHoly AscensionStaff Charge Spell particle effectStaff Charge SpellFrost Aura particle effectFrost AuraIce Shatter Effect particle effectIce Shatter EffectVenom Blades particle effectVenom BladesSoul Drain Effect particle effectSoul Drain EffectSkeleton Rise From Grave particle effectSkeleton Rise From GraveGround Slam Impact particle effectGround Slam ImpactCrumble and Reform particle effectCrumble and Reform

Elemental 13

Fire, water, earth, air, ice and lightning as spells and hazards.

Earth spikes particle effectEarth spikesIce lance volley particle effectIce lance volleyLava geyser particle effectLava geyserAcid spit particle effectAcid spitThunderhead particle effectThunderheadTwister particle effectTwisterDragon breath particle effectDragon breathMagnetic maelstrom particle effectMagnetic maelstromHealing spring particle effectHealing springCrystal bloom particle effectCrystal bloomVine lash particle effectVine lashTidal crash particle effectTidal crashFirewall particle effectFirewall

Elemental Attacks 10

Fire tornadoes, ice spikes, lightning spears, water whips and other elemental attacks.

Fire Tornado particle effectFire TornadoGlacial Spike Line particle effectGlacial Spike LineLightning Spear particle effectLightning SpearMagma Bomb Chain particle effectMagma Bomb ChainWater Whip particle effectWater WhipWind Blade Volley particle effectWind Blade VolleyThunder Dome particle effectThunder DomeSeismic Fissure particle effectSeismic FissureBoulder Smash particle effectBoulder SmashWater Bolt particle effectWater Bolt

Explosions 9

Blasts from small pops to nukes, with fireballs, shockwaves, smoke and debris.

Mushroom Cloud particle effectMushroom CloudFuel Drum Blast particle effectFuel Drum BlastC4 Charge (Top-Down) particle effectC4 Charge (Top-Down)Plasma Detonation particle effectPlasma DetonationDepth Charge particle effectDepth ChargeDemolition Blast particle effectDemolition BlastNapalm Strike particle effectNapalm StrikeArcane Detonation particle effectArcane DetonationSticky Bomb particle effectSticky Bomb

Nature & Druid 9

Leaves, vines, spores and nature magic for druids and cozy games.

Entangling Roots particle effectEntangling RootsBloom Burst particle effectBloom BurstGlowcap Spores particle effectGlowcap SporesPollen Sunbeams particle effectPollen SunbeamsWild Growth particle effectWild GrowthPrimal Roar particle effectPrimal RoarThornwall particle effectThornwallMoonwell particle effectMoonwellWheel of Seasons particle effectWheel of Seasons

Liquids 8

Splashes, drips, bubbles and pours for water, slime, blood and potions.

Cannonball splash particle effectCannonball splashBubbling brew particle effectBubbling brewOil slick fire particle effectOil slick firePressure jet particle effectPressure jetInk bloom particle effectInk bloomCorrosive drip particle effectCorrosive dripPlaza fountain particle effectPlaza fountainAqua orb particle effectAqua orb

World & Weather 13

Rain, snow, fire, fog and ambient loops that bring a scene to life.

Cozy Campfire particle effectCozy CampfireWall Torch particle effectWall TorchRain Storm particle effectRain StormGentle Snowfall particle effectGentle SnowfallFireflies particle effectFirefliesAutumn Leaves particle effectAutumn LeavesDust Motes in Light particle effectDust Motes in LightEmbers & Ash particle effectEmbers & AshWaterfall Mist particle effectWaterfall MistVolcanic Vent particle effectVolcanic VentUnderwater Bubbles particle effectUnderwater BubblesAurora Ribbons particle effectAurora RibbonsStarry Night Sky particle effectStarry Night Sky

Hazards & Environment 13

Lava, steam, sparks, toxic pools and other level hazards that warn the player.

Steam pipe burst particle effectSteam pipe burstLive severed cable particle effectLive severed cableElectric fence particle effectElectric fenceToxic swamp particle effectToxic swampBlizzard gusts particle effectBlizzard gustsFalling rocks particle effectFalling rocksFlamethrower trap particle effectFlamethrower trapPoison dart trap particle effectPoison dart trapLava pool particle effectLava poolCave drips particle effectCave dripsCrumbling floor particle effectCrumbling floorSpike trap particle effectSpike trapBench grinder sparks particle effectBench grinder sparks

Cosmic 13

Space and sci-fi atmosphere: nebulae, warp jumps, black holes and starfields.

Black hole particle effectBlack holeSupernova particle effectSupernovaBinary star particle effectBinary starComet particle effectCometMeteor shower particle effectMeteor showerWormhole particle effectWormholeHyperspace jump particle effectHyperspace jumpPulsar particle effectPulsarRinged planet particle effectRinged planetSpiral galaxy particle effectSpiral galaxySolar flare particle effectSolar flarePlanet shatter particle effectPlanet shatterAfterburner particle effectAfterburner

Creatures 10

Bat swarms, insects, fish schools, ghosts and jellyfish built from particles.

Bat Swarm particle effectBat SwarmSpider Web Shot particle effectSpider Web ShotInsect Swarm particle effectInsect SwarmGhost Wisps particle effectGhost WispsButterfly Swarm particle effectButterfly SwarmSchool of Fish particle effectSchool of FishFeather Burst particle effectFeather BurstGlowing Jellyfish particle effectGlowing JellyfishPixel Ghost particle effectPixel GhostPixel Slime Trail particle effectPixel Slime Trail

Sci-Fi Weapons 9

Plasma, lasers, railguns and energy weapons with muzzle flashes and impacts.

Plasma Rifle particle effectPlasma RifleRailgun particle effectRailgunIon Cannon particle effectIon CannonGravity Grenade particle effectGravity GrenadePhoton Torpedo particle effectPhoton TorpedoPulse Rifle particle effectPulse RifleArc Thrower particle effectArc ThrowerNanite Swarm particle effectNanite SwarmCryo Beam particle effectCryo Beam

SciFi & UI 15

Holograms, scanners, gates and interface effects with a sci-fi finish.

Charge Shot particle effectCharge ShotOrbital Strike particle effectOrbital StrikeShield Impact particle effectShield ImpactJump Gate particle effectJump GateHologram Transmission particle effectHologram TransmissionEMP Blast particle effectEMP BlastTeleporter Beam particle effectTeleporter BeamEnergy Blade particle effectEnergy BladePatrol Drone particle effectPatrol DroneLevel Up particle effectLevel UpVictory Confetti particle effectVictory ConfettiLoot Beams particle effectLoot BeamsXP Absorb particle effectXP AbsorbCombo Pop particle effectCombo PopStar Rating particle effectStar Rating

Cyberpunk & Glitch 10

Glitch effects, code rain, neon signs, holograms and hacking for cyberpunk games.

Glitch Effect particle effectGlitch EffectMatrix Code Rain particle effectMatrix Code RainNeon Sign particle effectNeon SignHacking Effect particle effectHacking EffectHex Force Field particle effectHex Force FieldLaser Scanner particle effectLaser ScannerCircuit Board particle effectCircuit BoardHologram Projector particle effectHologram ProjectorTV Static Pixel Art particle effectTV Static Pixel ArtDigital Explosion Pixel Art particle effectDigital Explosion Pixel Art

Vehicles & Mechs 8

Exhaust, thrusters, boosts and mech weapons for vehicles and robots.

Launch Pad Liftoff particle effectLaunch Pad LiftoffTyre Drift Smoke particle effectTyre Drift SmokeNitro Boost particle effectNitro BoostHover Thruster Wash particle effectHover Thruster WashMech Missile Salvo particle effectMech Missile SalvoTank Cannon Blast particle effectTank Cannon BlastVehicle Crash particle effectVehicle CrashEngine Overheat particle effectEngine Overheat

Platformer 10

Double jumps, wall slides, ground pounds, checkpoints and pickups for platformers.

Double Jump particle effectDouble JumpWall Slide & Wall Jump particle effectWall Slide & Wall JumpGround Pound particle effectGround PoundJump Pad particle effectJump PadCheckpoint Activated particle effectCheckpoint ActivatedRespawn particle effectRespawnEnemy Death Poof particle effectEnemy Death PoofStar Pickup particle effectStar PickupBrick Break particle effectBrick BreakRunning Dust particle effectRunning Dust

Shmup 10

Bullet hell patterns, ship explosions, thrusters, bombs and power-ups for shoot em ups.

Bullet Hell Pattern particle effectBullet Hell PatternScreen Clear Bomb particle effectScreen Clear BombShip Explosion particle effectShip ExplosionRapid Fire particle effectRapid FireWeapon Power-Up particle effectWeapon Power-UpHoming Missiles particle effectHoming MissilesBullet Hit Sparks particle effectBullet Hit SparksShip Thruster particle effectShip ThrusterScrolling Starfield particle effectScrolling StarfieldAsteroid Explosion particle effectAsteroid Explosion

Cards & Board Games 10

Card plays, card burns, foil shines, dice rolls and tile captures for card and board games.

Card Burn particle effectCard BurnCard Glow particle effectCard GlowHolographic Card Shine particle effectHolographic Card ShineCard Play Impact particle effectCard Play ImpactCard Draw particle effectCard DrawCard Shuffle particle effectCard ShuffleTile Capture particle effectTile CaptureMana Crystal Fill particle effectMana Crystal FillPixel Card Flip particle effectPixel Card FlipPixel Dice Roll particle effectPixel Dice Roll

Sports & Racing 10

Ball trails, goals, boost pads, drift sparks and finish-line confetti for sports and racing games.

Ball Fire Trail particle effectBall Fire TrailGoal Celebration particle effectGoal CelebrationSlam Dunk Sparks particle effectSlam Dunk SparksSpeed Boost Pad particle effectSpeed Boost PadFinish Line Confetti particle effectFinish Line ConfettiCar Scrape Sparks particle effectCar Scrape SparksDrift Sparks particle effectDrift SparksCamera Flashes particle effectCamera FlashesPixel Home Run particle effectPixel Home RunPixel Speed Lines particle effectPixel Speed Lines

Cozy & Farming 10

Crop growth, watering, fishing, cooking steam and soft ambient effects for cozy and farming games.

Crop Growing particle effectCrop GrowingHarvest Pop particle effectHarvest PopWood Chopping particle effectWood ChoppingWatering Can particle effectWatering CanFishing Bobber Splash particle effectFishing Bobber SplashCooking Steam particle effectCooking SteamWater Ripples particle effectWater RipplesCandle Flame particle effectCandle FlameFloating Hearts particle effectFloating HeartsSoap Bubbles particle effectSoap Bubbles

Horror & Spooky 10

Ghosts, fog, glowing eyes, possession and other horror effects for spooky games.

Floating Ghost particle effectFloating GhostBlood Moon particle effectBlood MoonDemonic Possession particle effectDemonic PossessionGlowing Eyes in the Dark particle effectGlowing Eyes in the DarkBlack Ooze particle effectBlack OozeSpooky Fog particle effectSpooky FogBanshee Scream particle effectBanshee ScreamSoul Rising particle effectSoul RisingCandle Flame Pixel Art particle effectCandle Flame Pixel ArtZombie Spawn Pixel Art particle effectZombie Spawn Pixel Art

Crafting & Alchemy 10

Anvil sparks, forge fire, enchanting, transmutation and upgrade effects for crafting systems.

Anvil Sparks particle effectAnvil SparksForge Fire particle effectForge FireItem Enchantment particle effectItem EnchantmentTransmutation Circle particle effectTransmutation CircleItem Upgrade Success particle effectItem Upgrade SuccessCrafting Failed particle effectCrafting FailedGem Shine particle effectGem ShineMolten Metal Pour particle effectMolten Metal PourPixel Cauldron Bubbles particle effectPixel Cauldron BubblesPixel Crafting Success particle effectPixel Crafting Success

Rewards & UI 13

Pickups, level-ups, loot and celebration effects that make progress feel good.

Treasure Chest particle effectTreasure ChestLegendary Card Pull particle effectLegendary Card PullGems to HUD particle effectGems to HUDAchievement Unlocked particle effectAchievement UnlockedStreak on Fire particle effectStreak on FireClaim Button particle effectClaim ButtonNew Item Sparkle particle effectNew Item SparkleQuest Complete particle effectQuest CompleteRarity Frames particle effectRarity FramesCountdown Go particle effectCountdown GoPerfect Hit particle effectPerfect HitSkill Unlock particle effectSkill UnlockXP Bar Fill particle effectXP Bar Fill

HUD & Menus 9

Loading spinners, cursor trails, button glows and menu flourishes.

Loading Orbit particle effectLoading OrbitCursor Stardust particle effectCursor StardustLow Health Heartbeat particle effectLow Health HeartbeatHit Direction Flash particle effectHit Direction FlashReload Ring particle effectReload RingMap Ping particle effectMap PingShield Break particle effectShield BreakBoss Name Slam particle effectBoss Name SlamWave Start Banner particle effectWave Start Banner

Mobile Juice 10

Punchy feedback for mobile and casual games: taps, combos, stars and rewards.

Gem Match Pop particle effectGem Match PopCandy Burst particle effectCandy BurstLine Clear Sweep particle effectLine Clear SweepBomb Booster particle effectBomb BoosterTap Glitter Ripple particle effectTap Glitter RippleJackpot Win particle effectJackpot WinCombo Fire-Up particle effectCombo Fire-UpRainbow Color Bomb particle effectRainbow Color BombBubble Pop Chain particle effectBubble Pop ChainSweet! Praise Pop particle effectSweet! Praise Pop

Power Cores 7

Showpiece idle loops that grow in power, from a crackling spark to a spirit flame, an arcane crystal, a thunderhead and a phoenix, plus storm and fire frames for cards and panels.

Crackling Spark particle effectCrackling SparkSpirit Flame Wisp particle effectSpirit Flame WispArcane Crystal particle effectArcane CrystalThunderhead particle effectThunderheadPhoenix particle effectPhoenixStorm Tile Frame particle effectStorm Tile FrameStormfire Tile Frame particle effectStormfire Tile Frame

Transitions & Screen FX 10

Full-screen transitions and screen effects: iris wipes, dissolves, burns, shatters and speed lines.

Iris Wipe particle effectIris WipeBurn Transition particle effectBurn TransitionAnime Speed Lines particle effectAnime Speed LinesInk Splash Transition particle effectInk Splash TransitionPetal Transition particle effectPetal TransitionPixel Dissolve Transition particle effectPixel Dissolve TransitionBattle Transition particle effectBattle TransitionScreen Shatter particle effectScreen ShatterSwirl Transition particle effectSwirl TransitionGlitch Transition particle effectGlitch Transition

Pixel Arcade 13

Pixel art effects for platformers and arcade games, drawn at low resolution so they sit on the same grid as your sprites.

Crit Hit particle effectCrit HitCoin Pickup particle effectCoin PickupCampfire particle effectCampfireBig Explosion particle effectBig ExplosionPixel Fireball particle effectPixel FireballWarp Portal particle effectWarp PortalHeal particle effectHealJump & Land Dust particle effectJump & Land DustPower-Up Aura particle effectPower-Up AuraPixel Level Up particle effectPixel Level UpPixel Rain particle effectPixel RainDash Afterimage particle effectDash AfterimageHeart Pickup particle effectHeart Pickup

Retro Pixel 10

Chunky retro pixel effects with limited palettes, for games that look like the 8 and 16-bit eras.

Sword Arc particle effectSword ArcThunderclap particle effectThunderclapBeam-In particle effectBeam-InBubble Shield particle effectBubble ShieldSmoke Bomb particle effectSmoke BombSplashdown particle effectSplashdownDust Devil particle effectDust DevilWill-o'-Wisp particle effectWill-o'-WispIce Shatter particle effectIce ShatterBoss Defeat particle effectBoss Defeat

Toon & Anime 13

Cel-shaded bursts, speed lines, ink and anime hit flashes with hard edges and bold shapes.

Anime hit flash particle effectAnime hit flashSmoke poof particle effectSmoke poofWater splash particle effectWater splashSlime splat particle effectSlime splatCrescent X slash particle effectCrescent X slashAnime Power-Up Aura particle effectAnime Power-Up AuraCel explosion particle effectCel explosionRare drop sparkle particle effectRare drop sparkleMagical girl ribbons particle effectMagical girl ribbonsCartoon shock particle effectCartoon shockAnger vein particle effectAnger veinInk brush slash particle effectInk brush slashSakura gust particle effectSakura gust

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